Monthly Archives: March 2026

Mastery

Posted on March 5, 2026 by swabby429

“She who succeeds in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life.”–Susan B. Anthony The mechanism of the vintage Seth Thomas mantle clock near my desk is a puzzle and a challenge. I was given the … Continue reading →

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March Forth 2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by swabby429

“What one does is what counts. Not what one had the intention of doing.”–Pablo Picasso I love wordplay because it tickles the intellect. Today’s unofficial holiday does exactly that. Instead of the date, March fourth, somebody substituted the word “forth”. … Continue reading →

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On Peacefulness

Posted on March 3, 2026 by swabby429

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”–the 14th Dalai Lama I overslept this morning but somehow did not panic. Although behind schedule, I still had time to sit with Orange the Cat … Continue reading →

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Prioritize Those Thoughts

Posted on March 2, 2026 by swabby429

“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.”–Henry Ford My monkey mind loves to weave fantasies about what I should do and what I need to do. In the process, feelings of overwhelm flood my consciousness. … Continue reading →

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Nebraska Admission Day 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by swabby429

“My first years were spent living just as my forefathers had lived–roaming the green, rolling hills of what are now the states of South Dakota and Nebraska.”–19th-20th century Native American civil rights leader and Ponca chief, Standing Bear Some days, … Continue reading →

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